Strumming Tip:A lot of newer guitar players have trouble keeping a grip on their pick when they strum, so it goes flying out of their hand. Be sure to experiment with how tightly you hold on to the pick. You need to hold on to it just tight enough so that it won’t go flying, ...
Electric guitars are typically more expensive than acoustic guitars, but they are more versatile. It’s not a bad idea to invest in an electric guitar as a beginner, especially if you’re looking to play rock music and want to play more than just chords. Just remember to get an amp and...
How to learn guitar step 1: Learn with a guitar that’s well suited to YOU There are dozens of different types of guitar and they play very differently. Some are easy to play. Some are difficult to play. The guitar you choose to learn with has a huge influence on your chances of suc...
While learning to play guitar is a lifelong journey, guitar chords are one of the first and most important steps new players can take to starting to play some of their favorite songs. Guitar chords are made up of at least three notes played on two or more strings, strummed together to cr...
Strum six strings down from the low E string Did you try it? Satisfying, right? Here are a few other variations of this common chord. Don’t Fret: Another Open Version One of the trickiest parts of starting to play the guitar is quickly switching from one chord to the next. Stick wit...
Those are the basics of strumming a guitar with a pick. There are some other things to be mindful of, such as which strings you’re strumming (i.e. you won’t always be strumming all six strings depending on the chords you’re using) or techniques you can use in connection with strum...
Learning to play the guitar can be an exciting yet overwhelming experience when you're first starting out. There’s just so much to learn. But as iconic country music songwriter Harlan Howard famously said, “All you need is three chords and the truth.”
Guitar Strumming LessonsThis series of guitar strumming lessons will take you from the basics (literally, how to strum the guitar) right through to more advanced strumming patterns and techniques. There'll be video, audio and clear diagrams to help you, plus some backing tracks you can strum ...
Guitar Theory Unlocked Discover the power of the musical number system! You'll learn how notes, chords, scales and keys all work together, and how to use these principles to create awesome music. Learn More Guitar Scale Patterns Discover how to use scale patterns all across your fretboard - ...
Guitar Theory Unlocked Discover the power of the musical number system! You'll learn how notes, chords, scales and keys all work together, and how to use these principles to create awesome music. Learn More Guitar Scale Patterns Discover how to use scale patterns all across your fretboard - ...